keason
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Ann Arbor, MI
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Re: Have you tried cellular?
If you have line of sight to a cellular tower, (even at 10 mi away), you could use a high gain directional antenna (think 14-24 Db) plus an repeater (Wilson electronics makes some decent products) with either a data card or a hybrid device (like a Telular SX7T). Sprint has EVDO coverage, also check ATT, Verizon and »www.millenicom.com/ (prepaid)
The Telular device (www.telular.com) doesn't require a repeater, it has fairly strong output (1-2W) which somewhat makes up for its high cost. They have an ATT and Sprint version.
I average about 800x300 with 150ms latency on sprint with a good signal. The limitation is on my slow tower.
Another option is to share a T1 with your neighbors via wifi.
If you go ISDN be prepared for clueless installers, equipment issues, and CO misconfigurations as ATT has retired or fired most of their ISDN knowledgeable techs. Look at package "U" or "V" so you can use ISDN as a home phone if needed. (Voice quality is superb). ISDN uses standard phone wiring. |
